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08/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Natural ways to boost BDNF levels, a protein that encourages the growth of new brain cells

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) encourages the growth of new brain cells while also helping to preserve existing cells. There are many natural ways to raise the levels of this important protein, an article in Be Brain Fit stated. First, avoid factors that lower BDNF levels. Some of these, such as brain-related mental conditions, stress, or age, are […]

04/19/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Brain-gut connection determines how we respond to stressful situations… junk food makes for a junk mind

“You are what you eat” might be an overused phrase, but there’s quite a bit of truth to it, particularly when it comes to your brain. According to a paper published in the journal Physiology, the signals from your gut to your brain have a strong influence on your behaviors and emotions, especially during threatening […]

11/03/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Proof junk food is like a drug: Researchers found sugary and fatty foods distract people twice as much as healthy snacks

When you’re hard at work and you get into that highly productive “zone,” it might feel like nothing can stop you. However, scientists have shown that junk food can snap you right out of focus – even if you only see it subliminally. In the study, which was carried out by scientists at Johns Hopkins […]

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